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  Chris White

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  Christopher G. White, Esquire CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER Chris specializes in Car Accident Law, Personal Injury Law, Criminal Defense Law and Security Clearance Defense Law. Car Accident Attorney Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and, Security Clearance Attorney Chris’s passion for and career in personal injury began after he was in a severe auto accident. While on his way to work, Chris was struck by a negligent driver. After that incident, Chris decided to attend law school and fight for the rights of the injured as a Auto Accident Lawyer. He is passionate about upholding the rights of the injured and making society safer one client and one law suit at a time. Chris has always been interested in Criminal Law, during his attendance at Old Dominion University he became convinced that the way our system is run, the conduct of state actors and injustice in the system require those that are capable to do something about it. Early Life Chris was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia where there is a great community. Lynchburg is a small city in Central Virginia placed at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Chris graduated from Brookville High School in Campbell County, VA where he played defensive linebacker and was a captain for the varsity football team. Chris also received perfect scores on standardized history exams, the law is really a study of history. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, B.S. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Chris majored in Criminal Justice and minored in History. Chris made the Dean’s list during his time at ODU. He also briefly played for Old Dominions Club Rugby team as a flanker and recreational flag football teams. Doctorate of Jurisprudence, J.D. Chris attended Law School in Fort Lauderdale, FL at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. Nova's J.D. Program was to "Develop the knowledge, skills, and values that are at the heart of becoming a trusted, highly adept, professional lawyer. NSU combines traditional and innovative teaching methods to provide a dynamic program and guide students on making a smooth transition from the classroom to the courtroom." The beaches are nice in Fort Lauderdale. During his time at Nova, Chris earned the highest Honors in Pro Bono legal work for volunteering with MISSION UNITED Legal Aid Service of Broward County, a non-profit organization affiliated with the United Way. This organization was established to help Veterans with their legal needs. Chris also interned with the Broward County Public Defender’s office Homicide and Felony Departments. Here is a video clip from one case Chris Worked on while representing clients in Broward County. Masters of Laws in International Legal Studies, LL.M. After practicing for several years as an Attorney, Chris went on to get his Masters of Laws from Liberty University. While at Liberty Chris earned his LL.M. in International Legal Studies. Much of the curriculum centered around the study of International Human Rights. Human Rights Law is the cornerstone of most legal principles dating back to the origins of law. "The Master of Laws in International Legal Studies (LL.M.) exists to equip lawyers with relevant knowledge, in the context of the 21st century, to address international legal issues consistent with fundamental principles of justice and the rule of law." Chris was humbly awarded the honor of being accepted to and attending the summer study abroad program at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Law to study International Human Rights. During his time at Oxford, Chris learned a great deal about the international community and the experiences of other legal scholars in their home countries. Specifically, Courses related to advanced Human Rights Lawyering and War, Peace and Human Rights. War, Peace and Human Rights was an advanced course on the Law of war. Furthermore, Chris was awarded a scholarship to attend the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia, School of Law. While in attendance at UVA Law, Chris honed his trial skills in order to effectively represent clients in jury trials. Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, Ph.D. Chris is currently enrolled in Liberty University's Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice Program. The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice (Ph.D.) is to prepare professionals for senior leadership roles in criminal-justice organizations at all levels of government, and academia.

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